The newly formed Queer Coalition will combine the work of the LGBT/Queer Studies and Services Institute and the faculty/staff affinity group, ISU Triangle Association. An organizational meeting will be October 23.
Publication: Identity
Getting to know the new director of the Multicultural Center
Dr. Christa Platt, M.S. ’09, Ph.D. ’17, began her new role as director of the Multicultural Center on July 1, when all operations of the Diversity Advocacy office transitioned to the center.
Innovative teacher education initiative announced
The College of Education is excited for Teach Chicago Tomorrow, a new initiative with Chicago Public Schools and City Colleges of Chicago that was announced at a recent press conference.
Cook County Public Defender Radiance Ward to give virtual talk, registration open
Assistant Public Defender for Cook Country Radiance Ward will present her journey to the practice of law and to her current position on October 29 via Zoom.
Healing Justice Circles: Election Edition with Bert and Det
A duo of popular and influential speakers, Bert and Det, will be coming to Healing Justice Circles: Election Edition at 4 p.m. on October 16 via Zoom.
New systemic racism resource available at Milner
Milner Library now offers the first of its kind topical library guide on systemic racism.
ISU Pride celebrates Coming Out Day
National Coming Out Day is Sunday, October 11, and ISU Pride is celebrating in innovative ways.
Training teachers for the real, diverse world of the classroom
As a professor of early childhood education, Dr. Miranda Lin’s specialty is teaching future teachers. Her Cross Cultural Teaching and Learning course connects students with community efforts, like the YWCA.
Latinx Heritage Month: Virtual tour of Paseo Boricua, October 8
As part of Latinx Heritage Month, a virtual tour of the public art in the cultural and commercial district in Chicago, known as Paseo Boricua, will be from 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 8, with tour guide Eduardo Arocho.
Latinx Heritage Month: Diary of a Reluctant Dreamer, caring for a sick brother
Latin American and Latino/a Studies program celebrates Latinx Heritage Month with Visiting Artist Dr. Alberto Ledesma’s series on the predicaments of undocumented Latino workers.